The Monday Night Football game for Week 2 will feature a pair of teams out of the NFC. The Detroit Lions take on the New York Giants. The Detroit Lions are coming off a Week 1 win, where they knocked off the Arizona Cardinals at home. Detroit is one of three teams in the NFC North that won their Week 1 game.

For the New York Giants, they are playing their second game of the season as well. The first game of the season for the Giants was a primetime game, as they were beat by the Dallas Cowboys on the road. In this game, the New York Giants are favorites over the Detroit Lions. The Giants are -3 at home.

Lions Looking for Second Straight

The Detroit Lions started quite slow, but came away with 35 points in the season opening win over Arizona. Matthew Stafford was worth his massive contract, as he tossed for 292 yards and 4 touchdowns in the win. Golden Tate did not get into the end zone, but led the team with 10 receptions and 107 yards.

Ameer Abdullah led a running attack for Detroit that was not super strong. He rushed 15 times for 30 yards. The Lions won their first two preseason games, before losing back to back games. The Lions are on the road, before they head back home and take on the NFC champion Atlanta Falcons.

Manning Needs Beckham

There is no doubt that quarterback Eli Manning needs his top receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Manning was not sharp in the opening loss, as the Giants scored just a field goal in the game. Brandon Marshall was pretty ineffective as well for the Giants, as his only reception was late in the game.

The Giants have a tough start to the 2017 season, as their next two games are on the road at the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They also have a trip to Denver coming up in a month as well. The Giants are coming off a trip to the postseason last season, but they lost in the first round.

Giants Get Receiver Back

Matthew Stafford is a different player on the road than he is at home. That’s going to show in this game, and really Eli Manning is that way as well. The home team is the New York Giants, and that’s why they are the favorites in this game. The best news for New York – Odell Beckham Jr will play in this game.

Even if he is not great in this game, the Lions will be forced to guard the stud receiver. That could leave other guys open, which includes Brandon Marshall. Look for the New York Giants to take down the Detroit Lions in this game. Bet on the New York Giants -3 over the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football.